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Teaching Kids to Skate - SavvyMom

Teaching Kids to Skate: Tips, Tricks, and Fun Ideas

Skating is a quintessential Canadian winter activity. Here’s how to make teaching kids to skate enjoyable for everyone, parents included!

Winter Essentials to Survive the Dry, Cold Season - SavvyMom

6 Essentials to Get You Through the Dry, Cold Winter

With winter, coughs and colds and an overall parched feeling come along with it. These winter essentials will help you make it through the dry winter season.

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The Savvy Guide to January

The party is officially over. It’s back to our regular routines (and a New Year’s resolution or two). Our Savvy Guide to January will help you get the most out of this wintry month.

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10 Family New Year’s Resolutions

We want every one of us to live our best lives in 2025, here are 10 suggestions for family New Year’s Resolutions.

Best Photobook Canada Options - SavvyMom

Best Photobook Sites for Canadians

There are lots of great photobook sites, but not all of them work for Canadians. So we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite Canuck-friendly options.

Ideas for Special Holiday Traditions to Start with Your Kids - SavvyMom

Easy Ways to Start Special Holiday Traditions with Your Kids

We love the holidays: the music, the holiday traditions, the build up. And if there’s anything we can do to enjoy this special time of year even more, we’re all for it.

Be Careful, the Holiday Traditions You Begin Because You’re Going to Be Doing Them for a Long Time - SavvyMom

Be Careful Which Holiday Traditions You Begin

Take it from me, young parents… know who you are and choose wisely. The holiday traditions you begin you will be stuck with for a long, long, time.

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Thinking About a Disney Cruise? Here’s How to Make the Most of It

Disney Cruise Line just launched their sixth ship, the Disney Treasure. If you’re considering a Disney cruise, here’s some first-hand tips to make the most of this dream vacation.

7 Favourite Childhood Books to Share with Our Kids - SavvyMom

7 Favourite Childhood Books to Share with Our Kids

You get a do-over sometimes when you become a parent. Here are a few of my favourite childhood books that I can’t wait for my kids to read and enjoy as well.